There was a time when a ham radio set up sported many dials and switches and probably quite a few boxes as well. Computers have changed all that. Some transceivers now have just a few buttons or are ...

Members of the Poway Amateur Radio Society participated in a demonstration of ham radio during the ARRL Field Day event held June 27-28.

It’s a good time to be technical. Maker communities are thriving around the world, tools and materials to create and adapt are cheaper and more powerful now than ever, and open source hardware, ...

Many of today’s experienced engineers got their start in electronics through amateur, or “ham,” radio. (Many theories exist over the origin of the term “ham radio,” but there is no consensus.) Over ...

The American Radio Relay League’s “Field Day” combines emergency preparedness, public service, education, and friendly competition. Here's more.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This story was previously published in the New Hampshire Union Leader on June 29. If internet connectivity and cellphone service ...

AI chatbots are everywhere these days, and they seem to “know” about everything. But while that is a strength, it can ...

I was disheartened to read Burt Fisher’s disparaging comments on amateur radio in the March 16 Opinion section. As an active member of the ham radio community and president of my local amateur radio ...

Mark and Paula Persons at their ham station. Starting in the 1920s and through the ’60s, almost every broadcast engineer was a licensed amateur radio operator. That has changed a bit, but the ...

New online course helps beginners prepare for the updated FCC Amateur Radio Technician exam question pool taking effect July 1, 2026.

ANN ARBOR, MI - A non-profit amateur radio club based in Ann Arbor set up temporary radio stations as part of a global field day. From 2 p.m. Saturday Jun 27, until 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, operators ...

An event bringing amateur radio enthusiasts together is coming to the Magic City next week.